3rd Grade Thanksgiving PowerPoint Presentations

Enriquece tus clases de Acción de Gracias con esta presentación de PowerPoint dinámica y significativa sobre Thanksgiving. Este recurso ofrece un recorrido completo por la historia, las tradiciones y el espíritu de gratitud del Día de Acción de Gracias, diseñado para involucrar a los estudiantes a través de discusiones, reflexión y visuales interactivas. Aquí tienes por qué este recurso es una adición esencial para tu clase:

¿Por Qué Usar Este Recurso?

Thanksgiving es más que un feriado: es una oportunidad para explorar temas de gratitud, amabilidad y comunidad. Esta presentación ayuda a los estudiantes a conectar las raíces históricas del Día de Acción de Gracias con la reflexión personal, haciendo que las lecciones del día sean relevantes y memorables. Al combinar hechos con preguntas reflexivas, los estudiantes pueden ver Thanksgiving como un momento para aprender, retribuir y reconocer los valores de agradecimiento y unión.

¿Qué Habilidades Trabajan los Estudiantes con Este Recurso?

Este recurso fomenta el pensamiento crítico, la escucha activa y la autorreflexión, lo que lo convierte en una herramienta ideal para aulas enfocadas en desarrollar empatía y conciencia histórica. A través de preguntas que fomentan la discusión, los estudiantes trabajan en sus habilidades sociales y emocionales, especialmente cuando consideran sus propias experiencias con la gratitud y la comunidad. Además, esta presentación apoya la comprensión y las habilidades de comunicación verbal, mientras los estudiantes discuten, comparten y profundizan su comprensión sobre Thanksgiving.

Este recurso incluye:

• Diapositiva 1: ¿Qué es el Día de Acción de Gracias?
• Diapositiva 2: Historia del Día de Acción de Gracias - Parte I
• Diapositiva 3: Historia del Día de Acción de Gracias - Parte II
• Diapositiva 4: Cooperación entre los Americanos Nativos y los Peregrinos
• Diapositiva 5: ¿Quién era Squanto?
• Diapositiva 6: Tradiciones del Día de Acción de Gracias
• Diapositiva 7: Día de Acción de Gracias en todo el Mundo
• Diapositiva 8: Dar: Actos de bondad en Acción de Gracias
• Diapositiva 9: Gratitud
• Diapositiva 10: ¿Cómo Puedo ser más Agradecido?
• Diapositiva 11: Reflexión sobre el Día de  Acción de Gracias
• Diapositiva 12: Hemos aprendido sobre ... El Día de Acción de Gracias

Formatos:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias!

Boosting 3rd graders’ confidence in 2 digit by 1 digit multiplication has never been easier! These Thanksgiving themed task card activities are a simple way to sneak in some important practice and review for double digit multiplication while enhancing student engagement at the same time.

This convenient set of 2 digit by 1 digit multiplication task cards has your Thanksgiving math review covered with 3rd grade aligned practice for multiplication with arrays, partial products, the distributive property, and standard algorithm multiplication.

You'll love how these task card activities for 2 digit by 1 digit multiplication help your students build independent work habits and free up time for you to work with small groups and students who need more help.

Free yourself from the Sunday Night Scaries this November with the versatility, flexibility, and simplicity of these Thanksgiving themed 2 digit by 1 digit multiplication task cards. With options for traditional task cards, black and white printable task cards, PowerPoint task cards, Google Slides task cards, and Easel task cards, you'll always be prepared!

The 40 Thanksgiving 2 digit by 1 digit Multiplication Task Cards come in 5 easy-to-use formats:

• Traditional quarter-page task cards in full color to laminate and use year after year.

• Black and white printer-friendly, quarter-page cards that you can use in the classroom or send home.

• PowerPoint single card slides that you can display from whole-class discussion and solving, use as a bell ringer activity, or class cooperative learning structures.

• Google Slides single card slides with pre-made answer boxes that can easily be assigned in Google Classroom.

• Easel-ready activity with one card per page with pre-made answer boxes that can easily be assigned through Easel by TeachShare.

The Thanksgiving themed graphics on each task card will grab your students' attention and help keep them engaged while they practice and review their way to mastery of 2 digit multiplication. Whether you have students working together on 2 digit by 1 digit multiplication or practicing independently, task card activities are a great tool for helping them maintain focus and attention to the task at hand.

Concepts Included in Thanksgiving 2 digit by 1 digit Multiplication Task Cards:

• 2 digit by 1 digit multiplication using arrays
• using partial products to multiply 2 digits by 1 digit
• using the distributive property
• using the standard algorithm

PLEASE NOTE: The math problems in this multiplication task card set are identical to those in my other holiday-themed sets of the same skill. Only the clipart has been changed to match the holiday/season. 

To prepare these Thanksgiving 2 digit by 1 digit Multiplication Task Cards:

For traditional task cards: Print one copy of each card page. Laminate for durability to use year after year. Print enough copies of the recording sheets for each student in your class. B&W, PPT, and Google Slides versions are included for versatility.

Thanksgiving 2 digit by 1 digit Multiplication Task Cards in Action:

Get ready to feel like the high-engagement teacher that you really are, because these task cards can be used and reused in so many ways! Here are just a few ideas.

• Scavenger Hunt in the room-Hide the cards around the room and have students find and solve all the cards.

• Hang on the walls for Solve the Room.

• Place cards at a table to be completed as an independent math station activity.

• Use as the content for your favorite math review game.

• Use them with small groups as the content for your favorite cooperative learning structure.

• Display one at a time (PPT version) and discuss as a class or use as bell ringers

• Assign a few slides a day for practice in Google Classroom (Slides version).

• Print the black and white version to assign as homework.

Grab these time-saving task cards so you can enjoy family time this weekend knowing your 3rd grade practice for 2 digit by 1 digit multiplication is ready to go!

______________________________________________________________

Copyright ©Curious Classroom Adventures

Permission granted to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

This Digital and Print Resources PowerPoint Math Game and printable task cards to help you become a pro at adding 4-digit numbers Addition without Regrouping. The game lets you solve problems on your own, and the task cards offer hands-on practice in colorful or simple black-and-white versions.

Great task card activities Math Review Centers Back to School morning work and assessment.

INCLUDED:

• PowerPoint Game (20 Slides)
• Task Cards 20 Questions (Color and BW Version)
• Answer key and Recording Sheet

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

• 2 Digit Addition Without Regrouping Task Cards
• 3 Digit Addition Without Regrouping Task Cards

NOTE: Before making your purchase, we highly recommend checking out the product preview!

If you have any questions related to this product, feel free to email me at youarespecial377@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting my store! If you purchase this product, please remember to leave feedback, I value your feedback, Additionally, you'll earn free TeachShare credits that can be applied toward future purchases.

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⭐Engage your students this Thanksgiving with a fun “Would You Rather” worksheet!

⭐Perfect for grades 2-5, this activity combines laughter and learning while celebrating the holiday.

⭐Available in PDF and video formats, it’s ideal for classrooms, homeschoolers, and families.

Key Features:

1. Fun, interactive Thanksgiving-themed “Would You Rather” questions.
2. Visually appealing design with bold, kid-friendly text.
3. Promotes communication and creative thinking.
4. Suitable for both individual and group activities.
5. Easy-to-use format for quick classroom prep.
6. Available in PDF and video formats for diverse teaching needs.

Perfect For:

1. Thanksgiving classroom activities.
2. Icebreakers or discussion starters.
3. Family holiday gatherings.
4. Early finishers or enrichment activities.
5. Grades 2-5 learners.
6. Promoting seasonal fun and creativity.

Why Choose This Product:

1. Combines fun and learning in a festive way.
2. Saves prep time with ready-to-use materials.
3. Encourages student participation and engagement.
4. Perfect for sparking discussions and group collaboration.
5. Available in multiple formats (PDF, video).
6. Provides a unique twist to traditional Thanksgiving activities.

Skills Practiced:

1. Critical thinking and decision-making.
2. Communication and expression.
3. Creativity and imagination.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Enhanced ability to evaluate and compare choices.
2. Improved communication skills through discussion.
3. Greater understanding of Thanksgiving traditions and themes.

♥♥This resource includes:

• 1 PPTX File.
• 1 Print-Ready Main PDF File.
• 1 MP4 Video File.
• Terms Of Use Text.
• Terms Of Use and Credits PDF File.
• 2 Preview PDF Files.

♥♥♥ TERMS OF USE ♥♥♥

EduEnrich products are intended for personal use only. They cannot be used in any other products, given away as freebies, or distributed in any format. If you wish to share this product with other teachers, please purchase additional licenses.

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Do your students need more practice with 2-digit addition and subtraction word problems? Use this Thanksgiving themed resource to practice adding and subtracting 2-digit numbers while solving word problems. This PowerPoint presentation includes 14 engaging word problems to give your students plenty of practice!

What is included:

• one PowerPoint presentation

Word Problems:

• variety of problem types - compare, join, missing number in unknown places, etc

• topics - mashed potatoes, turkeys, pumpkin pie, leaves, and books

Ways to Use in Your Classroom:

• Play a review game - students can play alone or in teams and earn points for solving the problems correctly

• Use as a warm-up - print or display one problem each day for practice as class starts

• Leave with a substitute - These word problems are perfect for reviewing word problems with a sub!

• Homework practice - Print and send home the word problems for extra practice.

So many creative ways to keep your students engaged and learning 2-digit addition and subtraction word problems. Go ahead and add to your cart. Your students will be thrilled to use this in their classroom!

Copyright (C) Techie Turtle Teacher

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

What is Thanksgiving? - A HISTORY MINI-LESSON

This 10 slide digital PowerPoint Lesson answers basic questions about the holiday. Created in a question/answer format, the historical information is clear and concise; perfect for a brief reminder of the original story. The historical information is brought to life with bold photos and an embedded video link for the visual learner.

• When is Thanksgiving?
• Where is Thanksgiving celebrated?
• When did Thanksgiving become a holiday?
• Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
• What was the first Thanksgiving?
• Why is Thanksgiving important?

Enhance your Thanksgiving lessons with this dynamic and meaningful Thanksgiving PowerPoint Presentation. This resource offers a well-rounded journey into Thanksgiving history, traditions, and the spirit of gratitude, designed to engage students through discussion, reflection, and interactive visuals. Here’s why this Thanksgiving resource is an essential addition to your classroom:

Why Should You Use This?

Thanksgiving is more than a holiday, it's an opportunity to explore gratitude, kindness, and community themes. This presentation helps students connect the historical roots of Thanksgiving to personal reflection, making the holiday’s lessons relevant and memorable. By blending facts with reflective questions, students can see Thanksgiving as a time for learning, giving back, and recognizing the values of thankfulness and togetherness.

What Skills Are Students Working on with This Resource?

This resource encourages critical thinking, active listening, and self-reflection, making it ideal for classrooms focused on developing empathy and historical awareness. Through questions that spark discussion, students work on their social and emotional skills, especially considering their own experiences with gratitude and community. Additionally, this presentation supports comprehension and verbal communication skills as students discuss, share, and deepen their understanding of Thanksgiving.

This resource includes:

• Slide 1: What is Thanksgiving?
• Slide 2: The History of Thanksgiving - Part I
• Slide 3: The History of Thanksgiving - Part II
• Slide 4: Cooperation Between Native Americans and Pilgrims
• Slide 5: Who was Squanto?
• Slide 6: Thanksgiving Traditions
• Slide 7: Thanksgiving Around the World
• Slide 8: Giving back: Acts of kindness on Thanksgiving
• Slide 9: Gratitude
• Slide 10: How Can I Be More Grateful?
• Slide 11: Thanksgiving Self-Reflection
• Slide 12: We have learned about - Thanksgiving Day

Formats:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

Boosting student confidence in synonyms and antonyms has never been easier! These Thanksgiving vocabulary task card activities are a simple way to sneak in some important ELA test prep practice and review while enhancing student engagement at the same time.

You'll love how these reading task card activities for 3rd grade and 4th grade synonyms and antomyms help your students build independent work habits and free up time for you to work with small groups and students who need more help.

Free yourself from the Sunday Night Scaries this November with the versatility, flexibility, and simplicity of these Thanksgiving themed vocabulary task cards. This convenient set of task cards for identifying synonyms and antonyms has your Thanksgiving  ELA test prep practice covered. With options for traditional task cards, black and white printable task cards, PowerPoint task cards, Google Slides task cards, and Easel task cards, you'll always be prepared! 

The 32 Thanksgiving Synonyms and Antonyms Task Cards come in 5 easy-to-use formats:

• Traditional quarter-page task cards in full color to laminate and use year after year.

• Black and white printer-friendly, quarter-page cards that you can use in the classroom or send home.

• PowerPoint single card slides that you can display from whole-class discussion and solving, use as a bell ringer activity, or class cooperative learning structures.

• Google Slides single card slides with pre-made answer boxes that can easily be assigned in Google Classroom.

• Easel-ready activity with one card per page with pre-made answer boxes that can easily be assigned through Easel by TeachShare.

The Thanksgiving themed graphics on each synonym or antonym task card will grab your students' attention and help keep them engaged while they practice and review their way to mastery and expand their vocabulary.

Whether you have students working together on synonyms and antonyms or practicing independently, task card activities are a great tool for helping them maintain focus and attention to the task at hand.

PLEASE NOTE: The synonyms and antonyms in this card set are identical to those in some my other holiday-themed sets of vocabulary task cards. Only the clipart has been changed to match the Thanksgiving season. There are no repeats in task cards included in multiple holiday bundles.

To prepare these Thanksgiving Synonyms and Antonyms Task Cards:

For traditional task cards: Print one copy of each card page. Laminate for durability to use year after year. Print enough copies of the recording sheets for each student in your class. B&W, PPT, and Google Slides versions are included for versatility.

Thanksgiving Synonyms and Antonyms Task Cards in Action:

Get ready to feel like the high-engagement teacher that you really are, because these vocabulary task cards can be used (and reused) in so many ways! Here are just a few ideas.

• Scavenger Hunt in the room-Hide the cards around the room and have students find and solve all the cards.

• Hang on the walls for Write the Room.

• Place cards at a table to be completed as an independent vocab station activity.

• Use as the content for your favorite ELA test prep practice & review game.

• Use them with small groups as the content for your favorite cooperative learning structure.

• Display one at a time (PPT version) and discuss as a class or use as bell ringers

• Assign a few slides a day for practice in Google Classroom (Slides version).

• Print the black and white version to assign as homework.

Grab these time-saving vocabulary task cards so you can enjoy family time this weekend knowing your practice for synonyms and antonyms  is ready to go!

______________________________________________________________

Copyright ©Curious Classroom Adventures

Permission granted to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase subtractional licenses if you intend to share this product.

Digital and Print Resources PowerPoint Math Game and printable task cards to help you become a pro at adding 2, 3, and 4-digit numbers Addition without Regrouping. The game lets you solve problems on your own, and the task cards offer hands-on practice in colorful or simple black-and-white versions.

Great task card activities Math Review Centers Back to School morning work and assessment.

INCLUDED:

• PowerPoint Game (60 Slides)
• Task Cards 60 Questions (Color and BW Version)
• Answer keys and Recording Sheets

RELATED PRODUCTS:

• Skip Counting by 3s Number Line
• Skip Counting by 5s Number Line
• Skip Counting by 10s Number Line
• Counting and Number Patterns
• Number Patterns Activities
• 2 Digit Addition With And Without Regrouping Bundle

NOTE: Before making your purchase, we highly recommend checking out the product preview!

If you have any questions related to this product, feel free to email me at youarespecial377@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting my store! If you purchase this product, please remember to leave feedback, I value your feedback, Additionally, you'll earn free TeachShare credits that can be applied toward future purchases.

Thank you for your consideration.

⭐Engage your students this Thanksgiving with a fun “Would You Rather” worksheet!

⭐Perfect for grades 2-5, this activity combines laughter and learning while celebrating the holiday.

⭐Available in PDF and video formats, it’s ideal for classrooms, homeschoolers, and families.

Key Features:

1. Fun, interactive Thanksgiving-themed “Would You Rather” questions.
2. Visually appealing design with bold, kid-friendly text.
3. Promotes communication and creative thinking.
4. Suitable for both individual and group activities.
5. Easy-to-use format for quick classroom prep.
6. Available in PDF and video formats for diverse teaching needs.

Perfect For:

1. Thanksgiving classroom activities.
2. Icebreakers or discussion starters.
3. Family holiday gatherings.
4. Early finishers or enrichment activities.
5. Grades 2-5 learners.
6. Promoting seasonal fun and creativity.

Why Choose This Product:

1. Combines fun and learning in a festive way.
2. Saves prep time with ready-to-use materials.
3. Encourages student participation and engagement.
4. Perfect for sparking discussions and group collaboration.
5. Available in multiple formats (PDF, video).
6. Provides a unique twist to traditional Thanksgiving activities.

Skills Practiced:

1. Critical thinking and decision-making.
2. Communication and expression.
3. Creativity and imagination.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Enhanced ability to evaluate and compare choices.
2. Improved communication skills through discussion.
3. Greater understanding of Thanksgiving traditions and themes.

♥♥This resource includes:

• 1 PPTX File.
• 1 Print-Ready Main PDF File.
• 1 MP4 Video File.
• Terms Of Use Text.
• Terms Of Use and Credits PDF File.
• 2 Preview PDF Files.

♥♥♥ TERMS OF USE ♥♥♥

EduEnrich products are intended for personal use only. They cannot be used in any other products, given away as freebies, or distributed in any format. If you wish to share this product with other teachers, please purchase additional licenses.

✨You may also like:

Thanksgiving Activities | Interactive I See Adapted Book for Special Education

I Spy Thanksgiving Worksheet | No-Prep Interactive Activity for Early Finishers

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Thanksgiving INTERDISCIPLINARY POWERPOINT Bundle includes

3 cross-curricular lessons for the holiday:

• Prereading Vocabulary Introduction to short story, The Thanksgiving Visitor by Truman Capote
• Quotation Analysis Writing Lesson
• *Plus* Thanksgiving History Mini-lesson

..............................HISTORY MINI-LESSON-...................

What is Thanksgiving? -

This 10 slide digital PowerPoint Lesson answers basic questions about the holiday. Created in a question/answer format, the historical information is clear and concise; perfect for a brief reminder of the original story. The historical information is brought to life with bold photos and an embedded video link for the visual learner.

• When is Thanksgiving?
• Where is Thanksgiving celebrated?
• When did Thanksgiving become a holiday?
• Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
• What was the first Thanksgiving?
• Why is Thanksgiving important?

.......................................READING LESSON...............................

PREREADING SHORT STORY INTRODUCTION provides digital pre-reading resources, historical background info, vocabulary word study, practice, and assessment for the short story, *The Thanksgiving Visitor, by Truman Capote.
* Audio Link to text included

PDF FILE. Plus, each ZIP file comes with a PDF folder containing 8 printable worksheets to be used with the PPT lesson! These printables include Connotation and Grammar sort, Word Study, Vocabulary Organizer, and Vocabulary Quiz with optional word bank and answer key.

POWERPOINT PREREADING INTRODUCTION

1. **Author Bio:** To connect vocabulary with real-world context, we provide author biographies related to each short story. This adds depth to the lesson, allowing students to appreciate the words in the context of the author's life experience.
2. **Setting**: highly informative slides include maps, historical images and intriguing video links to prepare students to have a deeper understanding of the location and time period in which the story takes place. This is a crucial element when preparing students to read outside their own worldview.
3. **Vocab with Concise Definitions :** Our PowerPoint lesson provides clear and concise definitions for challenging vocabulary words, ensuring that students understand the meaning of each word in context as it appears in the text.

Vocabulary Words: shiftless, surly, goad, menagerie, quibble, mirth, sacrilegious, skitter, suffuse, relegated
4.**Bold Photos:** Visual learners will thrive with our visually appealing slides, featuring bold and relevant images that help reinforce vocabulary concepts and make learning more engaging.
5.**Parts of Speech:** Understanding the parts of speech is crucial for effective language comprehension. Our lesson includes sections dedicated to identifying the part of speech for each vocabulary word.
6. **Grammar Review & Sort** Strengthen language skills with integrated grammar review sections, ensuring students can apply the vocabulary words correctly in their own writing and communication.
7. **Connotation Review & Sort** Dive deeper into vocabulary nuances by exploring the connotations of words, helping students grasp the subtle shades of meaning and usage.
8.**Context Clues Sentences:** Our lesson includes carefully curated sentences that employ context clues, enabling students to decipher word meanings from surrounding text. This fosters independent comprehension skills. These worksheets can be used for practice or assessment.
9.**Quizlet Practice:** Reinforce learning and encourage self-assessment with Quizlet practice sets tailored to the vocabulary words covered in the lesson. This interactive tool allows students to review and quiz themselves.
10. **Fun Facts** photos and video links are inserted throughout to bring important elements of the story into context and aid comprehension

......................................WRITING LESSON-................................

This Google Slide Lesson in Gratitude Writing Prompts package provides 15 notable quotations for students to ponder, analyze and critique in a written paragraph format. The quotes express thankfulness and gratitude; perfect for Thanksgiving.

This month-long collection of higher-level thinking quotes will provide a catalyst for summarizing, paraphrasing, using synonyms, antonyms and thesaurus words in an organized sequence of complete sentences using the templates provided.

PRODUCT CONTAINS:

*PDF FILE: daily directions, teacher suggestions, hints and tips to improve written responses, printable writing templates for student support.

*GOOGLE SLIDE LESSON: 15 soothing, aesthetic quotation slides to be used daily or printed for the classroom selected specifically for student analysis

SEE what teachers are saying...

“What a wonderful and relaxing way to start each morning! I love the quotes!! This resource set my kids up for success and gave me a very specific method to improve their writing.“

These lessons are also available in GOOGLE SLIDES

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of the International Peace Day - PowerPoint Presentation. These are perfect for your bilingual or dual-language classrooms and schools!

This presentation is designed for children to connect the history of Pearl Harbor and relate it to their own lives. This resource approaches this historical event through reflection and learning with the goal of promoting peace and dialogue, even in the face of differences. This amazing resource offers an excellent opportunity to present and develop unique, real-life ideas for our students.

Each slide provides a straightforward, child-friendly description of the history and the most significant facts related to what happened in Pearl Harbor. Additionally, it helps children understand the concept of conflict's historical and contemporary existence, emphasizing the importance of its prevention and solution.

Your students will find this event easy to comprehend and will be able to learn unique lessons from it for their lives.

The two resources I am including in this bundle are sold separately. Below is the list of what you will receive. You can click on each link to read a detailed description of each product.

This resource includes:

• Slide 1: What is Pearl Harbor Day? (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 2: Pearl Harbor Attack - Part I (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 3: Pearl Harbor Attack Part II (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 4: Where is Pearl Harbor? (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 5: Why Japan Attacked Pearl Harbor? (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 6: Life in Hawaii After the Attack (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 7: Heroes of Pearl Harbor (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 8: USS Arizona Memorial (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 9: Lessons Learned from Pearl Harbor (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 10: How We Remember Pearl Harbor (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 11: Pearl Harbor Reflections (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 12: We Have Learned About ... Pearl Harbor Day (English and Spanish Version)

Formats:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

Enjoy this Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Resource!

Boosting student confidence in using context clues in sentences to determine word meaning has never been easier! These Thanksgiving vocabulary task card activities are a simple way to sneak in some important ELA test prep practice and review while enhancing student engagement at the same time.

You'll love how these reading task card activities for context clues in sentences help your students build independent work habits and free up time for you to work with small groups and students who need more help.

Free yourself from the Sunday Night Scaries this November with the versatility, flexibility, and simplicity of these Thanksgiving themed vocabulary task cards. This convenient set of task cards for inferring word meaning from context clues has your Thanksgiving  ELA test prep practice covered. With options for traditional task cards, black and white printable task cards, PowerPoint task cards, Google Slides task cards, and Easel task cards, you'll always be prepared! 

The 36 Thanksgiving Context Clues Task Cards come in 5 easy-to-use formats:

• Traditional quarter-page task cards in full color to laminate and use year after year.

• Black and white printer-friendly, quarter-page cards that you can use in the classroom or send home.

• PowerPoint single card slides that you can display from whole-class discussion and solving, use as a bell ringer activity, or class cooperative learning structures.

• Google Slides single card slides with pre-made answer boxes that can easily be assigned in Google Classroom.

• Easel-ready activity with one card per page with pre-made answer boxes that can easily be assigned through Easel by TeachShare.

The Thanksgiving themed graphics on each context clues task card will grab your students' attention and help keep them engaged while they practice and review their way to mastery and expand their vocabulary.

Whether you have students working together on deterlmining word meaning from context clues in sentences or practicing independently, task card activities are a great tool for helping them maintain focus and attention to the task at hand.

PLEASE NOTE: The vocabulary words in this card set are identical to those in some my other holiday-themed sets of vocabulary task cards. Only the clipart has been changed to match the Thanksgiving season. 

To prepare these Thanksgiving Context Clues Task Cards:

For traditional task cards: Print one copy of each card page. Laminate for durability to use year after year. Print enough copies of the recording sheets for each student in your class. B&W, PPT, and Google Slides versions are included for versatility.

Thanksgiving Context Clues Task Cards in Action:

Get ready to feel like the high-engagement teacher that you really are, because these vocabulary task cards can be used (and reused) in so many ways! Here are just a few ideas.

• Scavenger Hunt in the room-Hide the cards around the room and have students find and solve all the cards.

• Hang on the walls for Write the Room.

• Place cards at a table to be completed as an independent vocab station activity.

• Use as the content for your favorite ELA test prep practice & review game.

• Use them with small groups as the content for your favorite cooperative learning structure.

• Display one at a time (PPT version) and discuss as a class or use as bell ringers

• Assign a few slides a day for practice in Google Classroom (Slides version).

• Print the black and white version to assign as homework.

Grab these time-saving vocabulary task cards so you can enjoy family time this weekend knowing your practice for determining word meaning from context clues in sentences  is ready to go!

______________________________________________________________

Copyright ©Curious Classroom Adventures

Permission granted to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase subtractional licenses if you intend to share this product.

Thanksgiving ELA POWERPOINT Bundle: 2 Prereading Introductions *plus* Thanksgiving History Mini-lesson

A HISTORY MINI-LESSON-POWERPOINT

What is Thanksgiving? -

This 10 slide digital PowerPoint Lesson answers basic questions about the holiday. Created in a question/answer format, the historical information is clear and concise; perfect for a brief reminder of the original story. The historical information is brought to life with bold photos and an embedded video link for the visual learner.

• When is Thanksgiving?
• Where is Thanksgiving celebrated?
• When did Thanksgiving become a holiday?
• Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
• What was the first Thanksgiving?
• Why is Thanksgiving important?

.............................................PLUS..............................................................

2 PowerPoint PREREADING SHORT STORY INRODUCTIONS provide digital pre-reading resources, historical background info, vocabulary word study, practice, and assessment for the 2 GRATITUDE THEMED short stories; perfect for Thanksgiving:

**TWO THANKSGIVING DAY GENTLEMEN by O. Henry
**THANK YOU MA’AM by Langston Hughes
* PDF LINKS to texts are included

PDF FILE. Plus, each ZIP file comes with a PDF folder containing 8 printable worksheets to be used with the PPT lesson! These printables include Connotation and Grammar sort, Word Study, Vocabulary Organizer, and Vocabulary Quiz with optional word bank and answer key.

POWERPOINT PREREADING INTRODUCTIONS

1. **Author Bio:** To connect vocabulary with real-world context, we provide author biographies related to each short story. This adds depth to the lesson, allowing students to appreciate the words in the context of the author's life experience.
2. **Setting**: highly informative slides include maps, historical images and intriguing video links to prepare students to have a deeper understanding of the location and time period in which the story takes place. This is a crucial element when preparing students to read outside their own worldview.
3. **Vocab with Concise Definitions :** Our PowerPoint lesson provides clear and concise definitions for challenging vocabulary words, ensuring that students understand the meaning of each word in context as it appears in the text.
4.**Bold Photos:** Visual learners will thrive with our visually appealing slides, featuring bold and relevant images that help reinforce vocabulary concepts and make learning more engaging.
5.**Parts of Speech:** Understanding the parts of speech is crucial for effective language comprehension. Our lesson includes sections dedicated to identifying the part of speech for each vocabulary word.
6. **Grammar Review & Sort** Strengthen language skills with integrated grammar review sections, ensuring students can apply the vocabulary words correctly in their own writing and communication.
7. **Connotation Review & Sort** Dive deeper into vocabulary nuances by exploring the connotations of words, helping students grasp the subtle shades of meaning and usage.
8.**Context Clues Sentences:** Our lesson includes carefully curated sentences that employ context clues, enabling students to decipher word meanings from surrounding text. This fosters independent comprehension skills. These worksheets can be used for practice or assessment.
9.**Quizlet Practice:** Reinforce learning and encourage self-assessment with Quizlet practice sets tailored to the vocabulary words covered in the lesson. This interactive tool allows students to review and quiz themselves.
10. **Fun Facts** photos and video links are inserted throughout to bring important elements of the story into context and aid comprehension

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:
· Introduce new story
· Provide backstory to text
· Stimulate group discussion/prediction
· Create predictions about text7
· Use as distance learning resource
· Post on webpage for review
· Add to electronic notebooks
· Provide test review
· Prompt Writing or Research assignments
· Grammar study / parts of speech
· Discuss Word Connotation

PRINTABLE USES: word walls and interactive notebooks

These lessons are also available in Google Slides.

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of the Thanksgiving Day PowerPoint Presentation. Enhance your Thanksgiving lessons with this dynamic and meaningful Thanksgiving PowerPoint Presentation. This resource offers a well-rounded journey into Thanksgiving history, traditions, and the spirit of gratitude, designed to engage students through discussion, reflection, and interactive visuals. Here’s why this Thanksgiving resource is an essential addition to your classroom:

Why Should You Use This?

Thanksgiving is more than a holiday, it's an opportunity to explore gratitude, kindness, and community themes. This presentation helps students connect the historical roots of Thanksgiving to personal reflection, making the holiday’s lessons relevant and memorable. By blending facts with reflective questions, students can see Thanksgiving as a time for learning, giving back, and recognizing the values of thankfulness and togetherness.

What Skills Are Students Working on with This Resource?

This resource encourages critical thinking, active listening, and self-reflection, making it ideal for classrooms focused on developing empathy and historical awareness. Through questions that spark discussion, students work on their social and emotional skills, especially considering their own experiences with gratitude and community. Additionally, this presentation supports comprehension and verbal communication skills as students discuss, share, and deepen their understanding of Thanksgiving.

The two resources I am including in this bundle are sold separately. Below is the list of what you will receive. You can click on each link to read a detailed description of each product.

This resource includes:

• Slide 1: What is Thanksgiving? (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 2: The History of Thanksgiving - Part I (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 3: The History of Thanksgiving - Part II (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 4: Cooperation Between Native Americans and Pilgrims (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 5: Who was Squanto? (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 6: Thanksgiving Traditions (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 7: Thanksgiving Around the World (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 8: Giving back: Acts of kindness on Thanksgiving (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 9: Gratitude (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 10: How Can I Be More Grateful? (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 11: Thanksgiving Self-Reflection (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 12: We have learned about - Thanksgiving Day (English and Spanish Version)

Formats:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

Happy Thanksgiving Day!

Boosting 3rd & 4th graders’ confidence in rounding has never been easier! These Thanksgiving themed task card activities are a simple way to sneak in some important practice and review for rounding whole numbers while enhancing student engagement at the same time.

This convenient set of rounding task cards has your Thanksgiving math review covered with 3rd & 4th grade aligned practice for rounding to the tens place, hundreds place, thousands place, and ten thousands place.

You'll love how these task card activities for 3rd grade rounding help your students build independent work habits and free up time for you to work with small groups and students who need more help.

Free yourself from the Sunday Night Scaries this November with the versatility, flexibility, and simplicity of these Thanksgiving themed rounding whole numbers task cards. With options for traditional task cards, black and white printable task cards, PowerPoint task cards, Google Slides task cards, and Easel task cards, you'll always be prepared!

The 36 Thanksgiving Rounding Task Cards come in 5 easy-to-use formats:

• Traditional quarter-page task cards in full color to laminate and use year after year.

• Black and white printer-friendly, quarter-page cards that you can use in the classroom or send home.

• PowerPoint single card slides that you can display from whole-class discussion and solving, use as a bell ringer activity, or class cooperative learning structures.

• Google Slides single card slides with pre-made answer boxes that can easily be assigned in Google Classroom.

• Easel-ready activity with one card per page with pre-made answer boxes that can easily be assigned through Easel by TeachShare.

The Thanksgiving themed graphics on each task card will grab your students' attention and help keep them engaged while they practice and review their way to mastery of rounding whole numbers. Whether you have students working together on rounding or practicing independently, task card activities are a great tool for helping them maintain focus and attention to the task at hand.

Concepts Included in Thanksgiving Rounding Whole Numbers Task Cards:

• rounding numbers to the tens place
• rounding numbers to the hundreds place
• rounding numbers to the thousands place
• rounding numbers to the ten thousands place 

PLEASE NOTE: The math problems in this rounding task card set are identical to those in my other holiday-themed sets of the same skill. Only the clipart has been changed to match the holiday/season. 

To prepare these Thanksgiving Rouding Whole Numbers Task Cards:

For traditional task cards: Print one copy of each card page. Laminate for durability to use year after year. Print enough copies of the recording sheets for each student in your class. B&W, PPT, and Google Slides versions are included for versatility.

Thanksgiving Rounding Whole Numbers Task Cards in Action:

Get ready to feel like the high-engagement teacher that you really are, because these task cards can be used and reused in so many ways! Here are just a few ideas.

• Scavenger Hunt in the room-Hide the cards around the room and have students find and solve all the cards.

• Hang on the walls for Solve the Room.

• Place cards at a table to be completed as an independent math station activity.

• Use as the content for your favorite math review game.

• Use them with small groups as the content for your favorite cooperative learning structure.

• Display one at a time (PPT version) and discuss as a class or use as bell ringers

• Assign a few slides a day for practice in Google Classroom (Slides version).

• Print the black and white version to assign as homework.

Grab these time-saving task cards so you can enjoy family time this weekend knowing your 3rd & 4th grade practice for rounding whole numbers is ready to go!

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Permission granted to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

Enriquece la celebración de Acción de Gracias de tu clase con este precioso BUNDLE. Este completo paquete incluye tres fantásticos recursos para que tu clase sea impactante: una excelente presentación en PowerPoint con preguntas que generan debate y reflexión para suscitar conversaciones significativas, una actividad de escritura de cartas de Acción de Gracias que fomenta la creatividad y la gratitud a través de instrucciones fáciles de seguir, y una actividad de manualidades y escritura del pavo de Acción de Gracias que fomenta las habilidades motoras finas a la vez que refuerza la escritura y los valores.

A los maestros les encanta este BUNDLE porque ahorran tiempo al proporcionar todo lo necesario en un solo paquete. El contenido mantiene a los estudiantes interesados y participando activamente, fomentando el pensamiento crítico, la creatividad, los valores y la motricidad fina. Este recurso es perfecto para las actividades de clase, los deberes o los proyectos de vacaciones, ya que mejora la experiencia de clase con materiales diseñados para inspirar y motivar a las mentes más jóvenes.

Esta colección incluye:

• Recurso 1: Acción de Gracias Presentación PowerPoint | Discussion and Reflection Questions
• Recurso 2: Acción de Gracias Actividad | Letter Pack and Writing Activity
• Recurso 3: Acción de Gracias Manualidad | Writing Activity

¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias!

Boosting student confidence in identifying and using adjectives has never been easier! These Thanksgiving adjective task card activities are a simple way to sneak in some important grammar practice and review while enhancing student engagement at the same time. 

You'll love how these grammar task card station activities for identifying descriptive adjectives, recognizing the nouns being modified, and using comparative and superlative adjectives help your students build independent work habits and free up time for you to work with small groups and students who need more help.

Free yourself from the Sunday Night Scaries this November with the versatility, flexibility, and simplicity of these Thanksgiving themed grammar task cards. This convenient set of task cards for adjectives has your Thanksgiving grammar practice covered. With options for traditional task cards, black and white printable task cards, PowerPoint task cards, Google Slides task cards, and Easel task cards, you'll always be prepared! 

The 36 Thanksgiving Adjectives Task Cards come in 5 easy-to-use formats:

• Traditional quarter-page task cards in full color to laminate and use year after year.

• Black and white printer-friendly, quarter-page cards that you can use in the classroom or send home.

• PowerPoint single card slides that you can display from whole-class discussion and solving, use as a bell ringer activity, or class cooperative learning structures.

• Google Slides single card slides with pre-made answer boxes that can easily be assigned in Google Classroom.

• Easel-ready activity with one card per page with pre-made answer boxes that can easily be assigned through Easel by TeachShare.

The Thanksgiving themed graphics on each adjective task card will grab your students' attention and help keep them engaged while they practice and review their way to mastery of using adjectives. Whether you have students working together on adjective skills or practicing independently, task card activities are a great tool for helping them maintain focus and attention to the task at hand.

Thanksgiving Adjectives Task Cards Skills:

• identifying adjectives
• identify the noun being modified
• comparative and superlative adjectives

PLEASE NOTE: The adjectives in this card set are identical to those in some my other holiday-themed sets of grammar task cards. Only the clipart has been changed to match the Thanksgiving season. 

To prepare these Thanksgiving Adjectives Task Cards:

For traditional task cards: Print one copy of each card page. Laminate for durability to use year after year. Print enough copies of the recording sheets for each student in your class. B&W, PPT, and Google Slides versions are included for versatility.

Thanksgiving Adjectives Task Cards in Action:

Get ready to feel like the high-engagement teacher that you really are, because these grammar task cards can be used (and reused) in so many ways! Here are just a few ideas.

• Scavenger Hunt in the room-Hide the cards around the room and have students find and solve all the cards.

• Hang on the walls for Write the Room.

• Place cards at a table to be completed as an independent grammar usage station activity.

• Use as the content for your favorite ELA test prep practice & review game.

• Use them with small groups as the content for your favorite cooperative learning structure.

• Display one at a time (PPT version) and discuss as a class or use as bell ringers

• Assign a few slides a day for practice in Google Classroom (Slides version).

• Print the black and white version to assign as homework.

Grab these time-saving grammar task cards so you can enjoy family time this weekend knowing your practice for adjectives is ready to go!

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Copyright ©Curious Classroom Adventures

Permission granted to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

Elevate your classroom's Thanksgiving celebration with this beautiful BUNDLE. This comprehensive package includes three engaging resources to make your lessons impactful: a vibrant Thanksgiving PowerPoint Presentation with discussion and reflection questions to spark meaningful conversations, a Thanksgiving Letter Pack Writing Activity that fosters creativity and gratitude through easy-to-follow prompts, and a Thanksgiving Turkey Craft and Writing Activity that boosts fine motor skills while reinforcing literacy and values.

Teachers love this bundle because it saves time by providing everything needed in one package. The content keeps students interested and actively participating, promoting critical thinking, creativity, and fine motor skills. This resource is perfect for classroom activities, homework, or holiday projects, enhancing your teaching experience with materials designed to inspire and engage young minds.

This collection includes:

• Resource 1: Thanksgiving PowerPoint Presentation Discussion and Reflection Questions
• Resource 2:Thanksgiving Gratitude Letter Writing Activity Pack for Appreciation
• Resource 3: Thanksgiving Turkey Craft, Writing, and Decor Activity

Happy Thanksgiving Day!

Boosting 3rd graders’ confidence in beginning 2 digit by 1 digit multiplication skills has never been easier! These Thanksgiving themed task card activities are a simple way to sneak in some important practice and review for beginner 2 digit multiplication while enhancing student engagement at the same time.

This convenient set of intro to 2 digit by 1 digit multiplication task cards has your Thanksgiving math review covered with 3rd grade aligned practice for using fact patterns for multiplying zero-digit numbers such as 6 x 30, rounding to estimate the product of 2-digit by 1-digit factors, using open number lines to model 2-digit by 1-digit multiplication, and related word problems.

You'll love how these task card activities for 3rd grade division help your students build independent work habits and free up time for you to work with small groups and students who need more help.

Free yourself from the Sunday Night Scaries this November with the versatility, flexibility, and simplicity of these Thanksgiving themed beginning 2 digit by 1 digit multiplication task cards. With options for traditional task cards, black and white printable task cards, PowerPoint task cards, Google Slides task cards, and Easel task cards, you'll always be prepared!

The 36 Thanksgiving Introduction to 2 digit by 1 digit Multiplication  Task Cards come in 5 easy-to-use formats:

• Traditional quarter-page task cards in full color to laminate and use year after year.

• Black and white printer-friendly, quarter-page cards that you can use in the classroom or send home.

• PowerPoint single card slides that you can display from whole-class discussion and solving, use as a bell ringer activity, or class cooperative learning structures.

• Google Slides single card slides with pre-made answer boxes that can easily be assigned in Google Classroom.

• Easel-ready activity with one card per page with pre-made answer boxes that can easily be assigned through Easel by TeachShare.

The Thanksgiving themed graphics on each task card will grab your students' attention and help keep them engaged while they practice and review their way to mastery of 2 digit by 1 digit multiplication. Whether you have students working together on beginner 2 digit by 1 digit multiplication or practicing independently, task card activities are a great tool for helping them maintain focus and attention to the task at hand.

Concepts Included in Thanksgiving Beginning 2 digit by 1 digit Multiplication Task Cards:

• using fact patterns for multiplying zero digit numbers such as 6 x 30
• using area models for a zero digit number times a 2 digit number such as 5 x 28
• rounding to estimate the product of 2 digit by 1 digit factors
• using arrays to multiply 2 digits by 1 digit
• related word problems

PLEASE NOTE: The math problems in this multiplication task card set are identical to those in my other holiday-themed sets of the same skill. Only the clipart has been changed to match the holiday/season. 

To prepare these Thanksgiving Intro to 2 digit by 1 digit Multiplication Task Cards:

For traditional task cards: Print one copy of each card page. Laminate for durability to use year after year. Print enough copies of the recording sheets for each student in your class. B&W, PPT, and Google Slides versions are included for versatility.

Thanksgiving Beginner 2 digit by 1 digit Multiplication Task Cards in Action:

Get ready to feel like the high-engagement teacher that you really are, because these task cards can be used and reused in so many ways! Here are just a few ideas.

• Scavenger Hunt in the room-Hide the cards around the room and have students find and solve all the cards.

• Hang on the walls for Solve the Room.

• Place cards at a table to be completed as an independent math station activity.

• Use as the content for your favorite math review game.

• Use them with small groups as the content for your favorite cooperative learning structure.

• Display one at a time (PPT version) and discuss as a class or use as bell ringers

• Assign a few slides a day for practice in Google Classroom (Slides version).

• Print the black and white version to assign as homework.

Grab these time-saving task cards so you can enjoy family time this weekend knowing your 3rd grade practice for beginning 2 digit by 1 digit multiplication is ready to go!

______________________________________________________________

Copyright ©Curious Classroom Adventures

Permission granted to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.